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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.67, 5.50 and 1.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.67, 5.50 and 1.67 is: 2.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.67 : 5.50 = 1.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.67/5.50 = 1.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.67x = 5.50 × 1.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.67x = 9.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.16/3.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.49

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